Tuesdays 4:30–6 pm, 9/22–12/1; No class 11/24

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This beginning and intermediate conga class offers a welcoming, interactive environment for exploring Afro-Latin rhythms and percussion techniques. Students learn folkloric styles including rumba, tumbao (marcha), and Puerto Rican bomba, as well as contemporary rhythms used in rock and funk settings.

Topics include:

• Fundamental conga tones and techniques

• Understanding clave and its relationship to Afro-Latin rhythms

• Groove development and coordination

• Traditional and contemporary rhythm patterns

• Basic vocal coro (chorus) parts while playing

This combined beginning/intermediate class is designed to accommodate a range of experience levels. The first class meeting will help assess the overall level of the group so the instructor can tailor the material to meet the needs of both beginning and intermediate students.

Materials

All drums are provided, though students are welcome to bring their own instruments.

Tuesdays 4:30–6 pm
9/22–12/1
No class 11/24
Edgardo Cambon, $450
(in-person)

About Edgardo Cambon

Edgardo Cambón is a Uruguayan-born percussionist, vocalist, composer, producer, and bandleader whose professional career began at age nine singing on public television. He has toured extensively across South America, Europe, Africa, and the United States and has been an in-demand performer since 1986.

A longtime LP (Latin Percussion Co.) endorser, Cambón has performed with Chucho Valdés, Eddie Palmieri, Carlos Santana, Pacific Mambo Orchestra, and many others. For 40 years, he has led the salsa band Edgardo & Candela as conguero and lead vocalist, releasing five albums of original music.

His instructional percussion videos have reached thousands worldwide, and he is a respected educator who has presented workshops at universities throughout the Americas and Europe.

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